Fuse TV is a television channel that targets young adults from diverse backgrounds with general entertainment and lifestyle programming. FM, Fuse’s sister channel, focuses on music-themed content.
In a hurry? You have a few options for streaming Fuse TV:
- Sling TV: Fuse TV is included in both Sling TV’s base plans for $40.00/month. Save 50% on your first month of Sling TV.
- DIRECTV STREAM: Fuse TV is included in the DIRECTV STREAM Choice plan and above. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.
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How to Watch Fuse TV
Cord cutters can watch Fuse TV live by subscribing to DIRECTV STREAM or Sling TV. You can also subscribe to their video-on-demand (SVOD) service, Fuse+, for select on-demand content or explore the free ad-supported television (FAST) channels.
What Streaming Services Have Fuse TV?
You can watch Fuse TV through:
DIRECTV STREAM
Fuse TV is included in DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan which costs $114.99/month. The plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage, allowing you to save your favorite shows for later watching. You also get access to 125+ live TV channels and local TV stations, including Regional Sports Networks, plus 70,000 on-demand titles. (DIRECTV STREAM Review)
Sling TV
For those looking for affordable streaming options, Fuse TV is available through Sling TV’s Orange, Blue, or Orange + Blue plans. The Orange plan costs $40.00/month and offers 30+ channels, allowing streaming on one device. Sling Blue costs $40.00/month and allows streaming on three devices with 40+ channels. The combined package retails at $55.00/month with 45+ channels. (Sling TV Review)
Other Ways to Watch
- Fuse+: Fuse+ is an on-demand collection that allows you to watch Fuse Media’s original series, documentaries, and films. You can subscribe on Fuse TV’s website or on the Fuse+ app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Prime Video Channels, Roku, Roku Premium Subscriptions, and Xfinity X1. Fuse+ offers a 7-day free trial while subscription plans start at $1.99/mo.
- Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Channels: Fuse Media announced the launch of FAST channels in March 2021, merging the network’s social media, website, and digital video outlets. The free ad-supported streaming division’s work includes a partnership with OUTtv to create the OUTtv Proud channel, which features LGBTQ+-targeted original programming.
How to Watch FM: Fuse’s Sister Channel
FM (Fuse Music) TV Channel is only available on:
DIRECTV STREAM
FM’s music catalog can be viewed through DIRECTV STREAM’s base package – Entertainment – priced at $86.99/month, or Ultimate ($129.99/month) and Premier ($169.99/month) packages.
The base plan gives subscribers access to 75+ live channels including sports, news and family channels. It also includes unlimited cloud DVR recordings and streaming on unlimited devices simultaneously at home.
What Is Fuse TV?
Fuse is an American TV network launched in 1994 and owned by Fuse Media, LLC. Before 2003, the station was a localized version of the Canadian cable channel Much. At that time, it was known as MuchMusic USA and was dedicated to music-based programming.
Fuse underwent significant growth from 2014 after SiTV Media acquired it. A 2015 merger with the Latino-oriented NuvoTV saw the network realign to general entertainment and lifestyle programming targeting multicultural young adults. Fuse airs a lot of music and youth culture content.
As of 2018, it was available to around 38 million pay television households.
What Types of Programs Are Typically Aired on Fuse TV?
Fuse TV’s current programming is comprised lifestyle series, reality shows, and documentaries. They also rerun hit sitcoms from the past.
General programming includes sitcom reruns (blasts from the past) such as My Wife and Kids, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Malcolm in the Middle. Fuse Specials features modern TV shows and female-athlete-themed docs, and series such as:
- Big Freedia
- Bollywed
- Born Free: Birth of America
- Like a Girl
- Made From Scratch
- Sex Sells
- T-Pain’s School of Business
Wrapping Up
Fuse TV is a great channel to watch reality shows, lifestyle series, and documentaries. For the music-conscious, FM (Fuse Music) will indeed hold you down.
Subscribe to Sling TV Orange or Blue plan for $40.00/month to access Fuse TV, or the DIRECTV STREAM Ultimate Package for $129.99/month to watch FM.
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